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Black is the new red for any active toddler

December 6, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

There is so many gift guides out there but I had to share this as I think it is something that any active toddler would be very happy to receive from Santa!

Our beloved retro toys, now available in black! Who can resist a shiny Saab Roadster RideOn from Playsam? Its design is based on the very first Saab — Sixten Sason’s prototype 92001. Steering wheel made of wood and metal just like the old sports car steering wheels. Any aspiring racing driver will be over the moon! Available at Skandium £302.

And you can’t go wrong with Brio. This is the exact Tobbler Wobbler or Walk On I used to have as a child, only in red. And it was a daily business walking around with it, shipping toys from there to here, whilst feeling very safe making those very first steps. Available at Kidsen £34.99



To see more products and to find out more about this fantastic Swedish companies visit brio.net and playsam.com

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Lovely Lucky Boy Sunday

September 26, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Lucky Boy Sunday was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark on a sunny Sunday in August 2007.
The talented Danish designers behind the brand (Camilla and Camilla) are very fond of offbeat characters and their collection includes an unusual family of friends each knitted from 100% soft alpaca.
They create two retro and quirky collections every year including soft toys, graphic pillows and wooden toy or furniture pieces.



Check out the cutest little creatures from Lucky Boy Sunday at Mash N Gravy, Little Fashion Gallery and Dotty Dot.

Photo: Lucky Boy Sunday

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Peters chair by Hans J. Wegner

August 15, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

The Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) designed Peters chair and table when his good friend and colleague, Borge Mogensen, fathered a son in 1944. It was rather difficult for Wegner to find an adequate christening gift because of the war. So he decided to make one himself, and what was more appropriate than a small piece of furniture for the new borne.

Peters chair is unique because its simplicity. It consists of 4 flat parts and can assembles without the use of tools. In fact it’s so easy to assemble that a child can do it! As a result this piece of design furniture can not only serve as a sturdy high quality wooden chair but also a fun and creative assembly toy that they can take apart and rebuild again and again.

As this is a classic, a fine example of great danish design, it doesn’t come for free. But in our opinion it’s well wort the investment. Visit carlhansen.com for list of UK dealers.

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Leka wooden designer furniture at Nordic Kids

June 29, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

We have mentioned favourite children’s furniture brand Leka Sweden and their well known Trojan Horse before.
The Trojan Horse was designed as early as in 1962 in Sweden and has recently been redesigned with rubber wheels etc. This fun toy can be a rocking horse, a stool and storage for all those little toys. Brilliant design and solid painted wood, available in several bright colours.


Nordic Kids says

It’s especially hard to avoid falling in love with their adorable and ingenious Trojan Horse designs. So much fun!

And we can’t agree more!

Also check out the gorgeous rugs available in carefully selected colours to match perfectly with other items from the Leka range of furniture.

Visit www.nordickids.co.uk to see more.

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JaBaDaBaDo children’s wooden toys and playful furniture

January 9, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

JaBaDaBaDo was founded in Sweden in 1993. Their high quality and contemporary children’s furniture and their exclusive toy range is designed by Eva and Calle based on their own family experiences.

Picture to the lefts shows the Wooden Market Stall By Jabadabado.
With simple bright colours and a strawberry design this eye catching wooden market stall will capture any child imagination. What better way to learn about the food we eat and the value of money whilst developing social skills playing with other children, and last but not least perfect for imaginative play.
Suitable for 3+ years. Available at the Prezzie Place £37.27

For more fun toys and gorgeous children’s furniture visit Jabadabado.se



Photos: Jabadabado

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